Tadcaster Grammar School says after very careful consideration, they have made the decision to close the school at 12.30pm tomorrow (Thursday 25th June) and Friday 26th June, due to the extreme heat.
This decision has been made following the monitoring of classroom temperatures.
While these have remained manageable during the morning, allowing them to maintain a cool and productive learning environment, the school says they recognise that temperatures have been increasingly difficult to deal with in the afternoon.
Here is the statement from the school:
“We have recorded temperatures of 36+ degrees in some classrooms during our training day today. With the added factor of our students occupying classrooms over the next few days this would result in even higher temperatures.
“The safety, wellbeing and comfort of our students and staff is always our priority. By closing at 12:30pm, we can ensure that our students are able to learn effectively during the cooler part of the day while avoiding the hottest conditions later.
“Students will be dismissed at the end of period 4 (12.30pm) and will be able to purchase food at breaktime. Any student eligible for free school meals can collect their lunch at breaktime. School buses have been changed to accommodate transport home for students.
“The Year 8 Junior Warrior trip on Thursday 25th June will, unfortunately, not take place as planned. Students affected will receive further details via an email.
“Uniform expectations for the next two days are as per our summer uniform policy.
“Planned Year 12 exams for Thursday and Friday afternoon will be rescheduled and students will be informed accordingly.
“The transition evening for year 6 parents/students will go ahead as planned, with extra considerations for the hot weather.
“Thank you for your understanding and support.”
